Embedded Software Team Leader

Embedded Software Team Leader | Greenwich (Hybrid) | £70,000–£75,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus & Ex Benefits | Permanent

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with leadership skills looking for a new opportunity?

We're looking for a Team Leader to lead 3–4 software engineers while remaining around 60% hands-on with C/C++ development and technical delivery.

You'll work on high-reliability, mission-critical electronic systems where software performance and reliability are critical.

We’re committed to an inclusive and collaborative environment where different backgrounds, perspectives and ideas are valued.

The Role

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3–4 engineers .
• Remain 60% hands-on with C/C++ development.
• Develop real-time software using Linux and/or VxWorks .
• Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions .
• Own delivery from requirements through to testing, validation and release .
• Troubleshoot complex software, hardware and integration issues.
• Work with SPI, CAN, USB, Ethernet and serial communications .
• Support production, commissioning and product support.
• Improve engineering tools, processes and practices.

About You

• Strong commercial experience in embedded/real-time software .
• Experience with Linux, VxWorks or another RTOS .
• Experience developing high-reliability or mission-critical systems .
• Strong understanding of software architecture .
• Full software lifecycle experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring software engineers .
• Good knowledge of version control, ideally Git/Bitbucket .
• Degree or equivalent experience in Software, Electronics or a related discipline .

Desirable: DSP, FPGA/VHDL, cybersecurity, Agile/Scrum or embedded GUI experience.

What's on Offer?

• Annual bonus
• Technical and leadership development
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to remain hands-on while leading a technical team

If you're an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to lead a team without stepping away from the engineering ,

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.